• WHAT IS THE ADDRESS OF SMART WORKS NEWCASTLE?

    Smart Works Newcastle, Mea House, Ellison Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8XS

  • HOW DO I GET TO SMART WORKS NEWCASTLE?

    MEA House is a 5 storey building located on Ellison Place in Newcastle city centre. Ellison Place is located just off John Dobson Street, next to Northumbria University campus. It is a 5 minute walk from Haymarket and Monument metro stations and 10 minutes from Manors metro station. We are also well served by bus networks.

    From Haymarket metro or bus station
    Walk down Northumberland Street from Haymarket metro station, turning down Saville Row next to Superdrug. Cross John Dobson Street at the traffic lights and walk straight ahead, crossing College Street. MEA House is the building straight ahead of you that hangs over Ellison Place like a bridge.

    From Monument metro station
    Exit Monument metro station towards Northumberland Street and head up this street, turning down Saville Row next to Superdrug. Cross John Dobson Street at the traffic lights and walk straight ahead, crossing College Street. MEA House is the building straight ahead of you that hangs over Ellison Place like a bridge.

    From Manors metro station
    Exit Manors metro station and take the overpass that crosses the central motorway. When you see the spiral staircase, take a right without descending to street level and follow the overpass directly ahead to MEA House, located near Northumbria University’s main campus on Ellison Place.

  • HOW DO I DONATE CLOTHING?

    Please visit our ‘Donate Clothes’ page for more information.

  • IS THERE A MALE ALTERNATIVE TO YOUR SERVICE?

    Yes!

    ‘Suitability’ supports unemployed men get back to work, by providing free suitable clothing for interviews, and one-to-one support to help them feel more confident to succeed.

    They are always looking for donations of any spare suits, shirts, ties, shoes or accessories.  If you can make a donation, please contact Darren Tate on suitabilityCIC@gmail.com

  • WHERE DO YOUR CLOTHES COME FROM?

    Our clothes come from retailers who donate surplus and sale stock, local women and community groups who run clothing drives for us.

  • WHAT IF I AM RUNNING LATE OR GET LOST?

    Please call us on 0191 255 1906 and let us know if you are running late because we have an appointment schedule. If you are lost we are happy to talk through directions on the phone with you.

  • WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I CAN'T MAKE MY APPOINTMENT?

    Please always call and let us know if you are unable to attend your appointment, the more notice we have the better.

  • CAN I BRING MY CHILDREN TO MY APPOINTMENT?

    Ideally we want you to come to Smart Works alone, this is your time and we want to focus solely on you. We do recognise that childcare arrangements can be tricky so we are happy for you to bring children.

  • CAN I BRING SOMEONE ELSE WITH ME TO MY APPOINTMENT?

    Ideally we want you to come to Smart Works alone, this is your time and we want to focus solely on you. If you would like your support worker to accompany you to help you with the appointment, please do discuss this with us when booking your appointment. Please note, we are a female only space.

  • WHEN ARE YOU OPEN FOR CLIENT APPOINTMENTS?

    We are open Tuesday to Friday for client appointments.

     

    Thanks to our virtual service we are also able to provide both coaching and clothing support remotely throughout the week.

    PLEASE GIVE US A CALL TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR AVAILABILITY.

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, don’t worry, give the team a call on 0191 255 1906 and someone will be able to help you.